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EG17 XJW

2017 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,903 mi
Last recorded184,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 XJW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 184,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 158,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 109,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 78,979 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on .. all pads on limit on time off test

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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EG17 XJW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG17 XJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG17 XJW registered?

EG17 XJW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is EG17 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 XJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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